Synonyms for

Governors

Verb / ˈgʌvɜ:nɜ:z / Another word for governors — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Governors are people who are elected to lead a state in the United States.

Synonyms & similar words

governor regulator leaders executives rulers chiefs administrators bosses commanders directors managers chieftains governors-general overseers regents supervisors wardens warders superintendents controllers masters headmen

Synonyms by register

Formal

executives administrators directors chiefs

Informal

bosses leaders heads bigwigs

Literary

potentates sovereigns rulers

Antonyms

subjects citizens ruled subordinates followers employees

Common collocations

  • state governors
  • governors general
  • governors mansion
  • governors office
  • governors council
  • governors committee
  • governors meeting

Word family

noun governor
verb govern
adjective governing

Usage note

The term 'governors' can refer to elected officials in charge of a state or territory, or to a device that regulates speed. Context is key to distinguishing between these meanings.

Example sentences

  1. The governors of all 50 states gathered in Washington, D.C. to meet with the President.
  2. The governor of New York signed a new law that will help protect the environment.
  3. The governors of neighboring states worked together to create a plan for managing their shared water resources.
  4. The governor of California visited a school to read to the students.
  5. The governor of Texas gave a speech about the importance of education.

Quotes

  • "The future of America lies in the strength of its communities, and the strength of those communities depends on leaders like you" - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Former Governor of California
  • "A governor must never forget that he is a public servant and not a ruler over subjects." - Harold Stassen, Former Governor of Minnesota
  • "The governors of the world believe, and have always believed, that virtue can only be taught by teaching falsehood." - Oscar Wilde, Irish poet and playwright

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